When you survive an accident, you are very likely to be left with injuries, some of which can be incapacitating. You will also need time off work to recover or end up being unable to work again. Medical bills also need to be handled; it is a situation that can […]
Law and Legal
The Cost of Unionization
As the uncertainty of the current economic crisis wages on, union representation may seem more appealing than ever to workers who are concerned about job security, wages, and benefits. The truth of the matter is, unions target companies that are profitable. While many of these companies have had to make […]
Asset Protection Overview
Bank Account – One of the first places to start with asset protection is with an offshore bank account in a favorable jurisdiction. A favorable jurisdiction is one in which bank secrecy laws are in place without a lot of loopholes found in many formerly good jurisdictions that have gone […]
Killed by Cars
Motorcycle riders are an example of innocent people who can be killed by cars. According to RideSmartFlorida.com, 415 motorcycle riders were killed in 2009 due to fatal injuries from traffic crashes. Like pedestrians and bicyclists, motorcyclists are at an unfair disadvantage when a driver loses control of his vehicle due […]
Nano Health
Sometimes fiction is a mirror for the truth that happens without our understanding. I say this as I forge through the pages of yet another sci-fi novel. Most of us will have heard of ‘nano technology – the scientific manipulations of microscopic entities that are programmed to perform a specific […]
Potential Cost Savings Associated With Legal Outsourcing
“How much can I save?” “What is the cost of legal work done offshore?” “Please give me a quote for 100 hours per month for legal work done in India.” “What is your hourly rate?” “How much do you charge for ______?” These are the questions and requests directed my […]
Important Factors That Can Help You Choose a Good Lawyer
If you have never worked with a lawyer, you may find it difficult to hire one. But the first thing you need to do is your homework. For instance, if you want to handle a real estate transaction, handle a family law issues, or set up a business, you will […]
Death And The Maiden By Ariel Dorfman
Almost two decades since it was published Death and the Maiden remains fresh and topical. The story starts with Paulina Calas seated on the terrace. She is married to a human rights lawyer, Gerardo Escobar, who has been appointed to the country’s commission to investigate human rights abuses of the […]
